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1, Embankment Place

Steel Grey

  • Igneous
  • Granite
  • Unknown

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Just found Steel Grey in 1, Embankment Place.

Unknown granite, quarried at India. Nearest stop: Charing Cross.

This stone is older than it looks — worth five minutes if you're nearby.
https://www.londonpavementgeology.co.uk/location/54-1-embankment-place/

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Location of Geological Feature
Dark grey granite cladding on the walls. This stone has spectacular large, twinned feldspars.
Rock Type
Granite
Geological Age
Unknown
Quarry Location
India
Category
Igneous
Nearest station
Charing Cross
Address
1, Embankment Place, Villiers Street WC2N 6RQ
1, Embankment Place — Steel Grey
Steel Grey at 1, Embankment Place
    Entry submitted by Ruth

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Nearby

The closest other recorded buildings.

  • The Arches, Villiers StreetVerde Ubatuba30 m · about 1 min walk
  • York House WatergatePortland Stone: Whitbed30 m · about 1 min walk
  • William Smith Commemorative PlaqueCommemorative Plaque60 m · about 1 min walk
  • Embankment PlaceVerde Ubatuba120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Charing Cross StationMarkfieldite120 m · about 2 min walk
  • Charing CrossPortland Stone: Whitbed140 m · about 2 min walk

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